The OECD : promoting policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.

The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. Working with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change, they set international standards on a wide range of domains from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals, and recommend policies designed to improve the quality of people's lives.

The OECD Internship Programmes

The OECD Internship Programme has been designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General. Successful candidates gain exposure to high-level policy-making and research, and have an unparalleled opportunity to improve their analytical skills in a truly international environment.

What do OECD interns do?

With over 450 interns passing through the doors of the Organisation each year, no one internship is the same! Broadly speaking, interns provide background research and analysis; they help organise and evaluate statistical information; they may assist with coordinating high-level event organisation and designing communication strategies. Some interns work on a specific project; others provide a valuable extra pair of hands on a variety of work across and beyond their team. Throughout, the focus is on building on their classroom learning and developing their professional competencies.

Can anyone intern at the OECD?

OECD Internship programmes are open to masters students only, as long as they are enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited educational or research institution for the duration of their internship. Interns must speak fluent English or French, and can come from any country (i.e. not just OECD Members).
To apply: http://www.oecd.org/careers/internshipprogramme.htm

Learn more:

• Meet with OECD during Sciences Po Career Fair
• Read the testimonials of Estela Souto

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